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Course Information

Division

Trade & Industrial Education

Course Code

TI00422

Course Title

Forklift Operator

Suggested Course Hours

15.00

Course Description

This course is an introduction to types of equipment used in the industry, careers in heavy equipment, apprenticeship requirements, advantages and disadvantages of bring a heavy equipment operator, operator responsibilities, operator skills, CDL requirements, jobs performed by heavy equipment operators, and characteristics of a good operator.

Contact Information

Larry Bullock
405-743-5147
lbull@okcareertech.org

Prerequisites

Knowledge & Skills

Aligns with the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
1. Types of equipment
2. Careers in heavy equipment operations
3. Operator responsibilities
4. CDL requirements
5. Jobs preformed by equipment operators
6. Characteristics of a good operator